Diehl of the Week: Five over Five (Thousand)

We’ve heard about 100 under $100. Fashion and style director Jessica Diehl shows how the one percent gives.

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Even Heather No. 1 would drool over this aged calfskin-and-wood croquet set. At $60,000, it’s clearly a steal; the perfect gift for the kids in your life or a recent retiree who likes to putt around the yard.

Somehow Dior has managed to make 18-karat-gold sunglasses look understated and classic. If the recipient of these miraculously understated-yet-18-karat-gold sunglasses is the forgetful type, tuck an insurance policy into the card, but beware: there are only three pairs of these frames floating around the globe.

Crocodiles must be a rarer commodity these days, as my first croc handbag didn’t cost nearly as much as this Bottega Veneta number. In addition to the croc, though, you’re paying for the 12 Italian artisans who gave a year or so of their lives to create such an exquisite handmade degrade pattern (note the matching straps!). It’s heaven.

Pavé can so easily verge into tacky territory. Thankfully Pierre Hardy keeps his designs for Hermes subtle and smart. Here he’s referencing the house’s equestrian roots with a necklace based on the simple leather whip. There’s no question this stunning platinum-and-diamond necklace will whip the recipient into a frenzy. Sorry, couldn’t help myself.

Hermes Haute Bijouterie Fouet necklace in platinum and diamonds.* $1,025,000, by special order only; call 800-441-4488.*